So there's a video of Amy Winehouse freestlying on You Tube freestyling lines such as "O snap, I never knew um that well Im a Jew...well a Jew-maican...anyway if you could smoke bacon....then um I reckon...umm ah I never knew Zalon was so good at drums...it kinda makes me feel more dumb:..... ecetera ecetera
Not bad really. The music was nice but that dude Zalon totally stole the show. Check him out at zalononline.com. He's cute too and homeboy can saaaang!
Delus, hey I love your smile! See what your favorite celebs were up too over the weekend! Click HERE to find out.
ya'll are gonna think I'm just making this ish up but I was on Berklee College of Music site yesterday doing some research and I was reading the who's who of entertainers who went to the school. Quincy Jones is in the class of '51, and Kevin Eubanks who played Bass on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno graduated inf '79, Juan Luis Guerra made the class of '82 and John Mayer class of 98. So I was saying to myself, short of John Mayer, most of the people on the list whose names I recognized graduated decades ago as in 20 plus years. So I was thinking to myself who am I gonna see on TV one of these days and find out they are a very recnt Berklee graduate? And wham Wyclef Jean announces that he is going to Berklee.
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Well actually he did it before I went on the site, (at the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards in Washington DC actually)but that was just so serendipitous , if that is the word, lol. I love it when someone walks the talk, man. Good luck Wyclef I know you are gonna make a big impact on more than just the school.
According to Clef:
"I am enrolling in Berklee College in Boston to get my bachelor's degree in music! That's how important education is to me. I plan to work with Rev. Sharpton because that's how important stressing the importance of education to children is to me."
And check him out in this video below. He is doing a photo shoot for Western Union for his upcoming gift card for the holidays to benefit Yele Haiti.
Just type Mashonda, Alica Keys, or Swizz Beatz in the search box on this site and most of the recent entries revolve around the allegations that Alicia Keys broke up their marriage (or at least played a significant role). Well here is more news. Seems, (well maybe that's not the right words, cause she really did to it) Mashonda wrote an open letter to Keys about how she felt Keys was disrespecting her as the 'wife' and mother of Swizz son.
The Twitter post was in response to atweet of Keys: "Having a heated debate n the studio. Question is…N love is it better to go 4 the choice that is ‘SMART’ or the choice that has ‘SPARK’??” Mashonda answered the question, but not before she put her thoughts on the table. Seems like she is very hurt, so I don't know what to make of her attending his birthday party thrown by Keys. Read on and make your own decisions.
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Rumormill is saying that Chanel Iman and Sessilee Lopez "have been getting into brawls at Fashion Week."
Here they are in an Allure Magazine fashion spread. Sessilee is on the right.
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They are both in Milan. How much fighting can you do backstage where there are a ton of people and you barely have time to undress and redress. I personally don't believe the hype. Sessilee Lopez has roots in the Dominican Republic. To learn more about her go to her very frequently updated site by clicking HERE.
For more on this "brawl" story click HERE.
39 artistes have submitted their albums for Reggae Grammy 2010 consideration. The eligibility period was for albums released between October 1, 2008 and August 31, 2009. The 2010 Grammy Awards will be held on January 31, 2010 at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles, California, USA.
Here is the list and as soon as the final choices are made I will definitely give you guys an update!
1. The Aggrolites - IV
2. Anthony B - Rise Up
3. Buju Banton - Rasta Got Soul
4. Benaissa - Tables Turn
5. Ce’cile - Waiting
6. De Apostle - King Of The V.I.
7. Easy Star All-Stars - Easy Star’s Lonely Hearts Dub Band
8. Lutan Fyah - Justice
9. Terry Ganzie - Loose And Running
1. Gyptian - I Can Feel Your Pain
11. Inner Circle - State Of Da World
12. Gregory Isaacs - Brand New Me
13. The Itals - Let Dem Talk
14. Jah Cure - The Universal Cure
15. John Brown’s Body - Re-Amplify
16. Kronik - Breaking Loose
17. Lady G - Rated G
18. Terry Linen - A Better Man
19. Julian Marley - Awake
20. Stephen Marley - Mind Control - Acoustic
21. Mavado - Mr. Brooks…A Better Tomorrow
22. Mishka- Above The Bones
23. Fantan Mojah - Stronger
24. Sean Paul - Imperial Blaze
25. Prezident Brown - Common Prosperity
26. Queen Ifrica - Montego Bay
27. Rebelution - Bright Side Of Life
28. Tarrus Riley - Contagious
29. Sizzla - Ghetto Youth-Ology
30. Mikey Spice - Walk A Mile
31. T.O.K. - Our World
32. Shango Trex - Shango Trex
33. Various Artists - Chemistry Riddim
34. Various Artists - The Hit List
35. Various Artists - National Pride
36. Various Artists - Reggae Gold 29
37. Various Artists - Reggae Jammin Vol. 1
38. Glen Washington - Destiny
39. Westbound Train - Come And Get It
BIG Up to Sandra Rose for adding some depth to Rihanna's latest outfit. There are lyrics on this shirt. Can you guess who's?
Some pics of Lisa Raye and Lil Kim partying at the Mansion in Miami surfaced on the net. Once again Lil Kim looks like an Oompha Loompa. Wish she woulda stuck to the toned down look on the beach. Sighh....
Lisa Raye
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Some pics of Lisa Raye and Lil Kim partying at the Mansion in Miami surfaced on the net. Once again Lil Kim looks like an Oompha Loompa. Wish she woulda stuck to the toned down look on the beach. Sighh....
Lisa Raye
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Hey I'm in a good mood and I feel for a feel good video. Here's my pic just want to share the nice vibes! Enjoy!
And learn the dance so you can buss up de place. Big Man Ting! (BTW that's my new favorite catch phrase...:-D)
Ok so Sharon Burke posted online a couple days ago that she was headed to South Africa, I figured that meant that Etana was gonna be there and yes I was correct, except here's the interesting note. 
She is being Managed by Irish and Chin and booked by Headline Entertainment. So being the likkle investigator that I are a(if you know Bounty Killa you WILL find this funny), I went to investigating. So on Etana's site it does state that Irish and Chin is Management and Headline is the contact for bookings however she is still under Solid's roster of artists that they book. Now is this an oversight??? or just something that will be quickly taken care of after the transitional period???
Oh yeah and she is in Johannesburg for the 2009 Arts Alive Festiva. Etana’s participation in the Festival was organized as a cultural exchange through a cooperative agreement between the the governments of Jamaica and South Africa. Her week-long trip to South Africa will culminate with two highly anticipated performances at the Soweto Festival on September 25 and the Eldo Jazz Day Festival on September 27, and she will be gigging at some local clubs.
This is not her first trip to Africa. to find out the two other African nations Etana has visited click HERE
And go to our interview page to read her interview with The Lime!
Etana's contact:
PUBLICITY:
Flair Lindsey
Irish and Chin, Inc.
publicity@irishandchin.com
(718) 878-6323, (202) 277-8191
MANAGEMENT:
Garfield “Chin” Bourne
Irish and Chin, Inc.
chin@irishandchin.com
(876) 926-7562/(718) 878-6323
BOOKINGS:
Jerome Hamilton
Headline Entertainment
jerome@headlinejamaica.com
(876) 960-0382
The song is off his Made in Jamaica album. Love the concept! Take a look:
lol...so Anthony Cruz posted some pics on his FaceBook page and I couldn't help myself. Here's what came to mind:
Oh yeah...like is just me....sheesh....Publish Post
Cherine Anderson may be the first Jamaican female artist in recent times to hit not one but five Billboard charts simultaneously. The feat brings about another first in Anderson's short career, as she might also be the first Jamaican female singer to register a song on the Billboard Rock Charts.
The Dancehall Soulstress is featured with Michael Franti & Spearhead on the Sly & Robbie produced smash hit "Say Hey (I Love You)", which has been added to many US top 40 radio and AAA radio stations in the past three weeks. The song peaked at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers charts 6 weeks ago and has been steadily climbing other charts. Currently "Say Hey (I Love You)" is #21 on the Billboard Hot 100, #48 on the Billboard Rock chart, #14 on the Digital Songs chart, #22 on the Pop Songs chart and #43 on The Radio Songs chart.
What do you think guys does this look like the Ill Na-na.....and if so....so what?
Though this is a very suggestive pic from an alleged still of a sex tape, she is a grown woman doing big people ting....I don't care to see it, but I guess there will always be curious minds out there.
Wycelf says he's "grinding in da studio".
You guys know what this means...more great music!!!!!
Hey guys check out Ms. Triniti's YouTube Page where you can see what she had been up to on her summer tour.
Here's one clip:
According to Au Courant In The Caribbean:
Americas Next Top Model (ANTM) Cycle 12 winner Mckey Sullivan graced the runways with her presence during Fashion Week Trinidad and Tobago (FWTT) 2009.
On Wednesday September 23rd, 2009, she will be featured on ANTM in a short segment entitled 'Top Models In Action,' which will showcase footage of Sullivan from FWTT09, and featuring clothing from Heather Jones and The Cloth."
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Enjoy it guys!
Wow...look at her legs!
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Click HERE to see more pics!
Well that's according to Bossip.com. 
The group is called TDk which represents the first letter of the first names of the members: Tamia, Deborah and Kelly (Price). They will be performing in NYC at the Circle of Sisters Expo on October 10th with an expected album sometime next year.
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Here's Estelle leaving a London hotel to go check out the styles for London Fashion Week....
And I doh care if Rihanna wear stone wash....Ayeola will not be rocking that ish any time soon!
This year my New York Fashion Week coverage was lackluster to say the least (compared to last year's) ....too much going on.. Anyway check out Islandista and Au Courant in The Caribbean Blogs for their NYFW coverage, and all things Caribbean Fashion!
Here's a shot of supermodel Jourdan Dunn (due to give birth in December) at NY Fashion Week, posing with Sessilee Lopez.
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On the beach in the MIA...she needs to keep this look up.
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From MSNBC:
[John] Travolta is the star witness at the trial of two people — paramedic Tarino Lightbourne and former Bahamian Sen. Pleasant Bridgewater — who are accused of trying to extort $25 million from the movie star. Both defendants pleaded innocent to extortion charges at the trial that began Monday in this island chain off the Florida coast.
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Travolta testified that he and Preston were awakened by a nanny around 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 2, the day of Jett’s death. Travolta said when he went downstairs, another caretaker was doing chest compressions and he began administering breathing help.
Travolta also said — apparently for the first time in public — that 16-year-old Jett was autistic, confirming speculation that had swirled for years. The developmental disorder is frequently accompanied by seizures.
“He was autistic. He suffered from a seizure disorder,” Travolta told the jury when asked about his son’s condition.
The actor said Jett suffered seizures every five to 10 days. He said the seizures would last 45 seconds to a minute and Jett typically slept for 12 hours after each one.
Click HERE to read the rest of the article...
Irish and Chin is bringing an unforgettable night of Reggae Dancehall and sound system entertainment, dubbed "Reeewind, The Past Meets The Present," to New York on Saturday, October 3. "Reeewind" is a once-in-a-lifetime event featuring the legendary King Stur Gav sound, Mighty Crown and top artists U-Roy, Charlie Chaplan, Brigadier Jerry, Beenie Man, Capleton and Luciano. The event is slated to vividly highlight the era of yester-year, showcasing the legendary and current artists performing on the King Stur Gav and Mighty Crown sound systems respectively. 
Click HERE for more info about the artists and the event itself!
Don't forget World Clash will be held in Montego Bay April of next year! Log on to www.irishandchin.com to find out who will be there!!!!!
From Billboard:
A new Michael Jackson song entitled "This Is It" will be released as a single on Oct. 12, Sony Music Entertainment announced today (Sept. 23).
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The song -- which features backing vocals by Michael's brothers, the Jacksons -- is part of a two-disc album of music inspired by the upcoming "This Is It" film, which chronicles Jackson's final days rehearsing for his comeback concerts before his death."This song only defines, once again, what the world already knows -- that Michael is one of God's greatest gifts," said John McClain, who co-produced the album and is also a co-executor of Jackson's estate.
The "This Is It" double album will be released worldwide on Oct. 26 and in North America on Oct. 27. Two versions of the new song appear on its first disc, which also features original masters of Michael Jackson's hits in the order in which they appear in the movie. The album's second disc features previously unreleased versions of more Jackson hits, as well as a previously unheard spoken word poem entitled "Planet Earth."
Sony Pictures' "This Is It" film hits theaters on Oct. 28 for a two-week run.
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Check out Common rocking this lucky Atlanta crowd at a free concert! Common and The Roots have teamed up with Hennessey to do a couple of free concerts for their fans.
click the video too see which blast from the past also performed that night!
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Sean Kingston's very much publicized and long awaited album Tomorrow dropped on Tuesdat September 22nd. He will be performing "Face Drop and Fire Burning" today Wednesday the 23rd on Dancing With The Stars on ABC. Take a look at the video for "Face Drop." I like the concdpt of the song, basically saying that the girl drop him and he was ok and now her face drop cause I guess she expected him to be down and out cause he lost her but we "came out a winner/oh-oh-oh-oh"
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Aight so Wayne Marshall and Tami Chynn were married like a hop and a skip away from me at the Mona Visitor's Lodge (right on campus---so kicking myself for making that right turn instead of left on Saturday.....arggghhhh....lol). So while I was auditioning for the University Dance Society at the Sir Phillip Sherlock Centre, guests were making their way to the wedding. Needless to say, I never saw the party or guests. These pics were in today's appeared in today’s Jamaica Observer newspaper and were taken by Karl McLarty. L-OV-E-L-Y!
Esco (a groomsman) and his daughter...
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According to The Jamaica Observer:
The authorised Bob Marley documentary will still premiere in Germany for Marley's 65th birthday amidst reports that production was stalled due to changes in directors.
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"It is in the post-production stages and shall premiere at the Berlin Film Festival next February," Janice Allen, film manager at Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI), told the Observer. "We are still in discussion as to when it will be premiered in Jamaica."
JTI had facilitated the acquisition of documentation needed to commence filming on the island, including licences, and permits Allen said.
The Berlin Festival is one of the world's leading film festivals. Founded in 1951, the festival has been celebrated annually in February since 1978.
US media reports last month stated that Silence of the Lambs director Jonathan Demme was the second major director to leave the project, following Martin Scorsese. Scorsese directed the iconic Bob Dylan documentary.
"I am not aware of that," stated Allen, who was briefed by Cinecom, the local arm of the production team.
US producer Steve Bing has been working closely with the Marley family in order to portray the life of the reggae legend, who is referred to as the Che Guevara of music.
Allen said that the documentary was important not only to the Marley family but to Jamaica as it would "tell how he impacted the world".
JTI helped facilitate the 99 films made in Jamaica over the 2008/9 fiscal year, which was a 20 per cent decrease over the previous year. Even with the reduction, these projects earned six per cent more at $480 million. Indeed, more money was made from fewer films but many projects were foreign-based and their profits would have been repatriated. The number of persons employed remained stable at some 2,000 persons.
Film projects include feature films, television commercials, television productions, music videos, documentaries, television series, concerts, festivals and special events.
Check out these pics of Juanes' Concert for Peace in Cuba! So wish I was there: I love Juanes!!!!!!
Juanes holding a Cuban flag!Article from Boston.com:
Hundreds of thousands of Cubans flocked to Revolution Plaza yesterday for an open-air “peace concert’’ headlined by Colombian rocker Juanes, an event criticized by some Cuban-Americans who said the performers lent support to the island’s communist government simply by showing up.
The MASSIVE crowd!
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Singers Juanes (L) of Colombia and Miguel Bose of Spain perform during the "Peace Without Borders" concert in Havana's Revolution Square September 20, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)Photo source
Cuban singer X Alfonso (R) performs with his band during the "Peace Without Borders" concert in Havana's Revolution Square September 20, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters PhotoPhoto source
Organizers said they expected as many as a half-million people to attend the four-hour concert under a broiling Havana sun, making the Colombian heartthrob’s visit the biggest by an outsider since Pope John Paul II’s 1998 tour.
Hundreds of public buses ferried young and old to the concert site, and the government laid on even more transportation, hoping for a large turnout. Most concertgoers wore white - to symbolize peace - and some held up signs reading “Peace on Earth’’ and “We Love You Juanes.’’
“We are going to stay as long as we have the strength,’’ said Cristina Rodriguez, a 43-year-old nurse accompanied by her teenage son, Felix.
Across the Florida Straits, Juanes has endured death threats, CD smashing protests, and boycotts since his decision to hold the “Peace Without Borders’’ concert in Havana. Police in Key Biscayne, Fla., kept watch over the homes of both the rocker and his manager, Fernan Martinez Maecha.
Still, the criticism from Florida was far from universal. Spanish-language stations covered the event, and several exile groups have voiced support, describing the concert as a rare chance for Cubans to get a glimpse of the outside world.
Some Cuban officials used the opportunity to deride US foreign policy toward Cuba, and the 47-year trade embargo in particular. But Juanes has insisted the concert was about music, not politics.
“It is one more grain of sand for improving relations through art,’’ the singer said.
Juanes on MySpace
Check out this video of Leona Lewis and Cyndi Lauper singing "True Colors" at VH1 DIVAS. The show was aired live at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday September 17th.
Hey Limers, check out my wonderful friend marie-claire being interviewed by Caribbean Billboard at Irie Jamboree 2009. Check it out. She is repping Dominica and her HipHopera sound!!!! Click HERE to go to my music page and check out her music and while you're there become a fan on her Facebook page!
I am soooooo proud to post this press release!!!! I have seen Indra perform live backing Machel and of course her backing vocals are on some of the hottest tracks out there!!! I love her on Machel's "Unconditional."
With a voice of honey, a message for the soul, and often a guitar in hand, the
music of songbird, iNDRANi is a welcome breath of fresh air.
“While other female singers have been busy copying the latest version of the
American male’s fantasy, Indra has been digging deep into her Caribbean
roots
in order to find that which is closest to her spiritually and
musically. When all is
said and done, it’s all about the music, and iNDRANi
to my mind has
demonstrated that she has learned her trade well. In every
department she
ranks among the best there is, and I find no difficulty in
saying, that across all
entertainment disciplines, she is the best and most
naturally gifted female artist
to have arrived on the Caribbean
entertainment scene. Hopefully it won’t be too
long before the rest of the
world acknowledges that the same should be said for
everywhere." [EDDY GRANT
– Music Icon]
iNDRANi’S talent for singing and songwriting was instantly recognized by
Grammy nominated producer, JEFF GLIXMAN (StarCity Recording), who bought
her first guitar. She went on to release two albums “Ringbang 4 Kids!” a family
album, and “Most Divine,” with the Ice Records label of her music mentor, EDDY
GRANT. She is also the published author of “The Human Bean – 15 Lessons in
Self-Evaluation & Finding Your Purpose,” spicy page-turner – an autobiography,
"The Butterfly...Secrets of A Woman," and “The Search For Soul.”
The signature voice of iNDRANi can be heard on over 1,000 songs, on hits by
artists: EDDY GRANT, GABBY, R.P.B., MR. VEGAS, ALISON HINDS, MACHEL
MONTANO, EDWIN YEARWOOD, NATAHLEE, PATRICE ROBERTS,
SHURWAYNE WINCHESTER, MR. LEXX, RUPEE, MR. DALE, BIGGIE IRIE,
FARMER NAPPY, LIL RICK, and many others.
Known for her experience in the music industry, iNDRANi was one of 2 chosen
to represent the Caribbean at the United Nations “World Summit on The
Information Society,” in Geneva, as well as one of 20 artistes invited to attend
the Caribbean Music Expo/UNESCO “Artists in Development,” in Jamaica.
In addition to a thriving singing career, iNDRANi has been slated as one of the
leading vocal coaches in the region, and is also a dancer with Sankofa Multi-Arts
Productions, She has toured throughout Europe, North America, and the
Caribbean extensively, with HD [MACHEL MONTANO] and FUZION [ÀJA.]
Currently, she spearheads Island Moon Magic, a project studio and its affiliate music-publishing company, and is preparing to star in an upcoming
dramatic production. Upon completion of Music Publishing training with The Berklee School Of Music, she secured a film placement, and released a
track, entitled, “It’s You,” with top producer, CHRIS ALLMAN. “To The Other Side”, the first single from album #3, is due for release in September of
2009, as iNDRANi prepares for the next step in her evolution, bringing forth music for the soul-from the heart.
iNDRANi on FaceBook
Hey guys check out this video of Naomi Cowan who is vying for the position of Much Music VJ 2.0. She is from Kingston Jamaica and attends college in Toronto. At 21 years old, she has had a significant amount of experience in the Communications field and more specifically as an on camera host/interviewer AKA a VJ!
Some of you may know her from REtv where she hosted REview with SupaHype!
I really like her video. It's fresh and original and she is very natural and approachable-- and of course gorgeous. You will learn alot about her including the role she will be playing in 2010 Olympics...I'm not gonna say what-just watch the doggone video aite!
Much music is reportedly picking the winners based on page views/video views/video ratings... So lets SUPPORT her.. by visiting her page.
Check out this article in New York Magazine:
In town promoting his latest album, Imperial Blaze, Sean Paul dropped by the Rosa Chá swimsuit show at Bryant Park yesterday. But he wasn't just there to admire the skimpily attired models — he's a budding designer! He told us he's considering doing a line of his own of baseball caps. He showed us the one he was wearing, featuring a tree he drew with a Sharpie and had embroidered into the fabric (see photo). “I’ve done a couple of designs, and I’m planning to do some hats for next year,” he said. But that’s where his fashion aspirations stop — don’t expect a William Rast anytime soon. The caps were “just something for me to draw on while I was in planes and waiting on stuff. You wait a lot in this career.”
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Here's Rihanna go to NY Restaurant Da Silvano's...
You think she doh know what she doin??? She know self.....
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